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Heraklion: In deep sorrow, the final goodbye to Maria Antonogiannakis
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Heraklion: In deep sorrow, the final goodbye to Maria Antonogiannakis

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Journalist Maria Antonogiannakis, 46, was found dead in her parked car in Heraklion, Crete.
  • Colleagues from Crete TV, Nea Kriti newspaper, and neakriti.gr mourned her loss, remembering her as a dedicated journalist with integrity and a sharp pen.
  • Despite initial reports of an unknown woman, the tragic discovery revealed it was a colleague, leaving her workplace devastated.

Relatives, friends, and colleagues gathered in Heraklion, Crete, to bid a final farewell to journalist Maria Antonogiannakis, who passed away at the age of 46. The funeral service was held at the Church of Agios Ioannis Knossos, drawing a large crowd to mourn her loss.

Antonogiannakis was remembered by her colleagues from the Crete TV Group, the Nea Kriti newspaper, and the website neakriti.gr, where she had worked with dedication and passion for many years. They spoke with emotion about a tenacious journalist known for her integrity, professionalism, and sharp writing.

You were the joy of life. A smile that could light up a whole room. A voice that filled the halls, a presence that never went unnoticed.

— Manos DaskalakisThe news director at Crete TV remembers the deceased journalist.

The news of her death, which reached newsrooms late the previous day, was initially treated as another unfortunate report. However, as details emerged, the grim reality became clear: the woman found deceased in her parked car in the Agios Ioannis Knossos area was none other than their own colleague.

There, in the big newsroom, your smile will always be there. Your voice will always be heard. Your jokes, those remarks that only you knew how to make, in your unique way. We will always turn our heads, thinking you are there.

— Manos DaskalakisThe news director at Crete TV reflects on the enduring presence of the journalist in their workplace.

Manos Daskalakis, the news director at Crete TV, delivered a eulogy, describing Antonogiannakis as the "joy of life," with a smile that could light up a room and a voice that filled spaces. He spoke of her enduring presence in the newsroom, stating, "Your smile will always be there. Your voice will always be heard. Your jokes, those remarks that only you knew how to make, in your unique way. We will always turn our heads, thinking you are there."

"We are devastated, nothing else. There are no great words today, no phrases that can describe what we feel. There is only a huge 'why' and an absence that already feels unbearable," Daskalakis continued. "Have a good journey into the light, dear colleague. We will never forget you."

We are devastated, nothing else. There are no great words today, no phrases that can describe what we feel. There is only a huge 'why' and an absence that already feels unbearable.

— Manos DaskalakisThe news director expresses the profound grief felt by colleagues.

Antonogiannakis was found unresponsive in her vehicle on Sunday afternoon. Unconfirmed reports suggest she lost consciousness shortly before attempting to exit the car. Paramedics attempted resuscitation efforts, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival at Venizelio Hospital. Her body was transferred to PAGNI for an autopsy.

Have a good journey into the light, dear colleague. We will never forget you.

— Manos DaskalakisA final farewell is bid to the deceased journalist.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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